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Spotlight On: Leigh Brandt
Category you compete in: IFBB Pro Bikini
Date of birth: August 21, 1984
Hometown: Port Moody, B.C. Canada
Career: Personal Trainer
Sports background: I did many throughout school- soccer, volleyball, basketball, weight training- but mainly focused on wrestling in the later years.
Why CBBF: In Canada its called CBBF I started in 2007 and my trainer at the time suggested I compete at a local show that was CBBF, so I did and always have. Now my husband and I have run the Provincial Championships for the past 3 years. It's a great organization to be apart of.
What do you like best about competing? Besides looking amazing! Hehe. It's Definately meeting all the incredible people who share the same passion as I do, and continually challenging myself and seeing the changes in my physique for each prep.
Competition history: Figure from 2007-2009, 2009 I switched to Bikini where I won my pro card. And from their did: 2010 Muscle contest 10th place, 2010 Sacramento pro 6th place, 2011 Muscle Contest 7th place
Next competition: 2011 Toronto Supershow - June 16th & 17th
Competitors you look up to: Ava Cowan - I love what she brings to the stage.
Favorite cheat food: Ice Cream or Pizza
Favorite diet food: Yams - with a little splenda and eat cold. Taste like candy!
Favorite body part to train: New FAV- GLUTES!!!!! Gotta have a great bootie! My other favorite is shoulders!
Least favorite body part to train: calfs!
Hobbies: okay let the secret out .... I LOVE to scrapbook! Capturing all my precious moments and showcasing them for everyone to see. Great during prep time when I don't want to go out! Lol! I also love to spend time with my friends and family - bbq's, movies, shopping. I'm also in love with Las Vegas.
Words to live by: Follow your heart, follow your passion!
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